tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post9118478997124354036..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: Is the Philippine Navy experiencing fund shortage for it's new frigate program? max monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-66794689369925504932015-01-04T14:09:42.196+11:002015-01-04T14:09:42.196+11:00First on the National Policy base on our National ...First on the National Policy base on our National Defense Strategy, my question do the DND/AFP, Security Clusters and NSA have really studied the threat of Anti-Access/Area Denial doctrines.<br /><br />Two New frigates, two WHECs, 3 JCPVs, 2 ASW, MPACs, 3 ASR, mobile missiles AAW, 12 FA50 and etc.<br /><br />With the present threats do you think this is enough to defend initially the WPS area not to mention our 7,000 plus main islands and coastal area. <br /><br />Remember, to have a real pictures of present and future threats it needs a well established C4ISR or C5ISR?<br /><br />Still we don't have a well established C4I?<br /><br />Is a wake up call for our Political Leaders and also, to our DND/AFP/NSA/Security Cluster/Academe and as a whole nation Filipino to really educate these Politicians.<br /><br />Is a reallity that our allied countries US has pivoted their assets in Asia-Pacific but also we have to equip our country with their helps specially on present and future threats to come up with a reliable, capable, effective. efficient and secured defense posture. We must hit the "Archerers not the arrows".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-56275481041084504722015-01-04T13:41:11.144+11:002015-01-04T13:41:11.144+11:00I agree with you sir, bureaucracy is our problem h...I agree with you sir, bureaucracy is our problem here in our country. Politicians just thinking of themselves because once the War is errupted then they can fly to other countries.<br /><br />But we Filipino who really pay for them because of our tax they must really work for the betterment of this country. Is their obligation not just to work as a compliance.<br /><br />300+ years we had been under the Spaniards bondage, Japanese and US occupation but do we really learned from these historical events.<br /><br />We have been educated by the Wester Country but I remebered when I was just an Elementary, there was this woman who's source of income is selling meriendas in our school then she said "You are educated but not educated". This is happenning in our politicians and some leaders of our country. Selfishness and selfcentereness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-43313997869868591122015-01-04T13:27:31.530+11:002015-01-04T13:27:31.530+11:00You are right Mr Max is a matter of inculcating in...You are right Mr Max is a matter of inculcating in the mind of the Filipino youngest generattion for being a true Nationalistic and Patriotic. Only Filipino can defend themselves from external aggressor.<br /><br />Remember how Vietnam defend their country from external aggressor. It neeeds a heart and spirit of a true hero to defend our country from aggressor.<br /><br />We need also to educate our Politicians and community from our DND and National Secutity Cluster/Advicers what is the really the present danger in the WPS?<br /><br />This is our country ready to defend by all means. Is a matter what is our National Policy in relation to strategic thinkers base on reliable and confirm facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-74984129715308240102014-05-13T05:40:21.617+10:002014-05-13T05:40:21.617+10:00para makatip gumamit na lang ng canyon kawayan.......para makatip gumamit na lang ng canyon kawayan.....<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-67280543433182861692014-05-03T15:43:02.644+10:002014-05-03T15:43:02.644+10:00Sir Max I don't agree with direct negotiations...Sir Max I don't agree with direct negotiations with South Korea is their weapon, missile, torpedo and other defense equipment is war proven technology? It is better to buy these war equipment with proven track record and also many countries using such proven designed technologies for long term logistic sustainment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-81333517683522381112014-05-03T15:26:55.577+10:002014-05-03T15:26:55.577+10:00This is the problem for us filipino if we really w...This is the problem for us filipino if we really want that our country is to be self reliant and also, that our own economy will benefits from it we need to add additional cost to every defense platform that we are acquiring so that to promote creating a job for the filipino not for the foreign country. As I understand bas on our modernization law it must our country to benefit from it for this $1.8B modernization program. Is a wake up call to our leaders. Hwag naman tipirin ang investment sa isang defense platform na ang makikinabang ay ibang bansa. Maraming filipino na walang trabaho. What do you think sir max nasan yung sinasabi na pagka nationalism dito?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-76846955158679918432014-02-16T17:58:38.477+11:002014-02-16T17:58:38.477+11:00Simple max, if no additional budget in my humble o...Simple max, if no additional budget in my humble opinion is to go for corvett with ILS for operational sustainment and place this platform on strategic location where support maintenance is available during operation and really our gov't go for frigate it must allot additional budget.We just not buying a platform how the sustainment for long term?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-31908265706531274762014-01-15T15:32:01.095+11:002014-01-15T15:32:01.095+11:00the information on this site is just incredible it...the information on this site is just incredible it keeps me coming back time and time again ,personally i met my wife using this site so i couldnt love it any more i have done my best to promote this site as i feel that others need to see this thang ,thankyou for all the time spent in making this fabulous site ! ok,nice one BillyEmergency Exchange Remote Supporthttp://www.lgnetworksinc.com/it-consulting/microsoft-exchange-server-24x7-emergency-remote-support/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-32944060684966163542014-01-15T12:02:09.257+11:002014-01-15T12:02:09.257+11:00The new frigates will not be unarmed. If you look ...The new frigates will not be unarmed. If you look at the tech specs of the ships, they are designed as ASW platforms, which means that their main mission is ASW, although they have anti-ship and anti-aircraft self defense as part of the ship's capability. <br /><br />The Gregorio del Pilar-class' upgrade program may be highly dependent on the final fit-out of the new frigates, as the navy may opt for commonality of its systems.<br /><br />The enemy can attack the PH anytime if they want to because our perceived enemy can easily do that even if the PH has 6 fully armed frigates. It's only just a matter of "when". The only way we can avert an attack is to further strengthen the AFP and not just settle for the "minimum posture" that it always say, and to strengthen the Filipino people's will to fight against an aggressor, and to weed out traitors in the system.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-23375174785931402912014-01-14T17:08:17.340+11:002014-01-14T17:08:17.340+11:00I believe that the Philippine Navy should first pr...I believe that the Philippine Navy should first prioritize the arming and upgrade of the Gregorio del Pilar class frigates. The money should be first used to buy anti-ship, anti-aircraft missiles, sonars and anti-torpedoes for these ships to be capable in defending themselves and our territories.<br /><br />Buying a new but unarmed frigates is almost useless as they would not be able to do anything against a threat but flee like what the BRP del Pilar did in Scarborough Shoal. If this course will be taken, what we will have are just more "sitting ducks" for the Chinese as targets. <br /><br />The enemy will opt to attack while the Philippines while it still do not have the capabilities to defend themselves. Only then that the country can buy additional "capable for but not fitted with frigates"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-28307236938889335542013-11-26T07:15:53.344+11:002013-11-26T07:15:53.344+11:00Why not just get 2nos of OHP which has been offere...Why not just get 2nos of OHP which has been offered to Philippines before.Taiwan is buying 2 Nos at USD 20 Million a piece and either overhaul the Gas Turbine or fit new Diesel Engine and provide additional armaments /missile system Fitting a new diesel engine to replace one of the gas turbine and overhaul the rest of the gas turbine engines and overhaul/retrofit the frigates are more cost effective and almost new which cost an additional 25 -30 Million each OHP .The total amount would not be more than USD 50 Milllion (including the tag price of USD 20 Million) each .This will cost our country USD 100 Million as against USD 400 Million. The savings can be used for the operational expenses (fuel and maintenance for the two frigates for the 10 years)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-20548971664443978452013-10-29T03:56:01.301+11:002013-10-29T03:56:01.301+11:00Another patch solution, no way, many have been cry...Another patch solution, no way, many have been crying for brand new equipments then you are going to give us equipments that are almost out of service. You know why these countries are retiring the weapons? because they are no more in good shape and outdated so are you going to buy something outdated when you can buy brand new and most advance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-32986342965669627742013-10-09T17:32:45.100+11:002013-10-09T17:32:45.100+11:00Hey, we still have 3 years to use the 75billion Af...Hey, we still have 3 years to use the 75billion Afp modernization fund. If after 3 years and we still dont these paper procurements then, nothing.. useless arguments and posting of those"paperplans"<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-84548436463379477902013-10-08T16:30:44.693+11:002013-10-08T16:30:44.693+11:00with these ships,they will reduce Napoles` Seaside...with these ships,they will reduce Napoles` Seaside estate to a rubble!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-40467425040349100522013-10-02T18:59:05.913+10:002013-10-02T18:59:05.913+10:00P18-B two-stage bidding for two new-built frigate ...P18-B two-stage bidding for two new-built frigate for PN is now released.<br />http://www.dnd.gov.ph/transparency/procurement/DND_BAC/Invitation_to_bid/ITB-Acquisition%20of%20new%20frigates%20PN.pdf<br /><br />Budget : P18-B<br />Delivery : within four years after opening of L/C<br />1st Stage Pre Bid Conference : Oct 11, 2013<br />1st Stage Bid Opening : Oct 25, 2013 10:00am<br /><br />Second Stage eligible bidders shall be notified upon the completion of the evaluation and validation of the submitted documents.<br />49rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-7543295918413037722013-10-01T15:16:50.188+10:002013-10-01T15:16:50.188+10:00this is the right time to decide....our two frigat...this is the right time to decide....our two frigate alcaraz and del pilar need to fit with new missiles and other system....secondly negotiate for a new frigate or new bidding...best for DND stop press release...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-44840424111455419032013-10-01T15:06:39.881+10:002013-10-01T15:06:39.881+10:00I think the best option right now is to fit with m...I think the best option right now is to fit with missiles capability our alcaraz and del pilar. secondly negotiate for a brand new frigate or start a biiding...the best for DND minimize press release.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-2051348319719002082013-09-27T16:09:36.877+10:002013-09-27T16:09:36.877+10:00The people in the PN know what they are doing, don...The people in the PN know what they are doing, don't worry. The problem is actually how to navigate through red tape in the Philippine government.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-16608928173043769712013-09-27T15:30:59.569+10:002013-09-27T15:30:59.569+10:00..hey sir max.. since your a former navy.. could y.....hey sir max.. since your a former navy.. could you please extend these bright suggestions to your friends in phil navy?? they should consult the public about their suggestions... or simply just show them this blog, just so they now.. if just possible.. tnx..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-74265713564978646542013-09-27T11:00:56.939+10:002013-09-27T11:00:56.939+10:00There are certain levels of requirement in the PN&...There are certain levels of requirement in the PN's wishlist. Not all are needed to be armed with missiles and other offensive weapons. In the case of the PF-15 and PF-16, they were purchased because they will initially act as training vessels to a navy who's major technology was stuck in the 1940s. While initially training vessels, they are also acting as large offshore patrol vessels, hence the term "patrol frigate" but if the government decides to release funds for these ships they can be turned into real surface combatants / missile frigates. The thing is, the government has not made any releases or firm commitments. <br /><br />The WHECs are a bargain, you won't find anything else in the world today with that capability and size and price. It's just up to the government to fully implement the funding to upgrade these bare ships into fighting frigates.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-63297722023798582292013-09-27T10:53:47.703+10:002013-09-27T10:53:47.703+10:00The Americans designed the Hamilton-class WHEC wit...The Americans designed the Hamilton-class WHEC with future requirement for combat capability in mind. The US Coast Guard is a branch of the US Armed Forces and work hand-in-hand with the navy in times of crisis or conflict. Currently the ship lacks offensive and defensive weapons but it can always be fitted with certain weapons without the need for too much modifications. So while it is currently a training ship cum patrol frigate with the PN, they can be upgraded to a certain degree as capable surface combatants. That is, if the Philippine government is willing to spend.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-66917591457110906902013-09-27T10:45:59.093+10:002013-09-27T10:45:59.093+10:00You can't negotiate and agree on the price if ...You can't negotiate and agree on the price if the government decides to conduct a bidding for the project. But what is certain is that the DND and PN already made some Request for Information from shipbuilders to get a idea on the specifications, design and budgeting. max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-42715959277715826692013-09-26T22:52:04.816+10:002013-09-26T22:52:04.816+10:00IMHO, I think they should have first negotiated an...IMHO, I think they should have first negotiated and agree on the price and then release the fund and then sign the contract. I believe if the funding is released too early and the bidding and negotiations took two years there is a big possibility of currency fluctuation and inflation and I notice what happens is after a failure happens they tend to revise the budget. The process is too long and the bad thing is if a failure occurs the process repeats again from the start after a long investigation.eblogggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04948479839581223821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-80327308155927712312013-09-25T17:02:54.558+10:002013-09-25T17:02:54.558+10:00Yesss I agree......
Basically WHEC designed for tr...Yesss I agree......<br />Basically WHEC designed for training not combatant ship so why it dedicated for Cost Guard even the size and displacement is same with frigatte class.....so there is a huge (basic) architectural gap design between WHEC & Combatant Ship. If PN wanna make it combatant ship you know what you have to do from basic design it gonna a lot of 'make over' to do and need huge cost same with build new corvette maybe with same armament.... IMO <br /><br />-Java Indonesia-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-35757889717255650812013-09-25T16:09:23.747+10:002013-09-25T16:09:23.747+10:00They cancelled the third WHEC because the first tw...They cancelled the third WHEC because the first two WHECs were fucking misfits. The Philippines just bought two ships older than Noynoy Aquino, two oversized gunboats in the world of high-tech missiles. Sure them WHECs got them fancier engines, but come on! The WHECs are basically training ships. One of them would very well be enough. Smart move to scrap the third WHEC.<br /><br />As for the rest of the slow blablabla AFP Modernization, Imma sit here and wait for China's bombers to do an unobstructed fly by above Batasang Pambansa. Tangina. When that happens, we'll get an aircraft carrier in six months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com